“You Have That Data” – The Value of Cross-Functional Software Systems in Facility Management

Megan Riley, FMP is Global Facilities Services Systems Supervisor at STERIS where she is passionate about empowering her colleagues with the skills and understanding to utilize technology to manage facilities through data-driven decisions. Mike Petrusky asks about Megan’s role at STERIS and herjourney into facilities management and they explore some of the opportunities and outcomes … Continue reading "“You Have That Data” – The Value of Cross-Functional Software Systems in Facility Management"

“You Have That Data” – The Value of Cross-Functional Software Systems in Facility Management

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Megan Riley, FMP is Global Facilities Services Systems Supervisor at STERIS where she is passionate about empowering her colleagues with the skills and understanding to utilize technology to manage facilities through data-driven decisions. Mike Petrusky asks about Megan’s role at STERIS and her
journey into facilities management and they explore some of the opportunities and outcomes that software systems can help deliver in the workplace today. Megan emphasizes the importance of breaking down tasks into manageable steps or phases to allow flexibility and adaptability in our rapidly changing built environment. She believes in the value of cross-functional software systems in FM that can handle multiple tasks, making them more efficient and providing cleaner data. Mike and Megan also share inspiration that will help you approach every conversation with positive intent and enable you to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization!

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As Director of Podcasts at Eptura, Mike Petrusky hosts both the Workplace Innovator Podcast and the Asset Champion Podcast, sharing thought leadership with CRE, FM, and IT leaders in the digital and hybrid workplace. Mike has produced more than 500 podcast episodes listened to in over 111 countries. As an in-demand public speaker, Mike engages audiences at numerous industry events each year, including International Facility Management Association and CoreNet conferences, focusing on the human element of workplace and facility management.

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